Two fire appliances have been ordered to replace those lost in a major fire station blaze.

An investigation into the fire at Castletown and Malew fire station on August 13 remains ongoing.

Two fire engines were badly damaged in the blaze.

The charred wreck of one remains inside the boarded-up fire station on the Ronaldsway industrial estate and is expected to be scrapped.

Media IoM filmed the other last week as it was towed to a site in Foxdale by Mann Recovery Services before being loaded onto a trailer for shipment to the UK.

Remarkably, the vehicle was still driveable, despite the extensive damage it had sustained.

However, a spokesperson for the Department of Home Affairs confirmed that both vehicles are insurance write-offs, having been deemed beyond economical repair.

She said: ‘Both appliances have been written off - our insurer has determined them to be total losses due to being damaged beyond economical repair.

‘Two replacement fire appliances have been ordered, with delivery expected in late 2027.

‘In the meantime, two temporary appliances have been sourced from the UK to ensure the Isle of Man Fire & Rescue Service can continue to maintain their high standard of emergency response.

‘Residents in the south will see no change in the response times or capability of our Fire Service.’

At the height of the August blaze, smoke was visible for miles around.

Nine fire appliances attended the scene, including a turntable ladder and a specialist appliance from the Isle of Man Airport’s Fire and Rescue Service, alongside several support vehicles and officers.

Two firefighters were injured during the incident.

Chief Fire Officer Mark Christian praised the swift actions of an on-call firefighter who helped save PPE and essential lifesaving equipment as the fire took hold.